FACTS ABOUT DAY OF THE DEAD:

• Celebrated in Mexico, Ecuador, Guatemala, and other areas in Central and South America populated with Latino ethnic background.
• Celebrated in areas of United States, such as California, Texas, and many others, in which the Mexican/American heritage exists.
• Novembers 2nd is the offical date for the "Dia de los Muertos," but celebrated between October 31st and Novermber 2nd.
• This celebration is associated with death, but it is not portrayed as morbid or a depressing time, but rather a period full of life, happiness, color, food, family, and fun.
• This celebration has a complex history that corresponds to Catholic clebrations of All Saints Day and All Souls Day and has been transformed through the years.

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Questions to consider

• What is Day of the Dead and where is it celebrated?
• What are some offerings brought to the alter or shrine?
• Is Day of the Dead a happy event or a happy and joyous celebration?
• How do you feel about this celebration? What are your thoughts?
• How would you want to be remembered?
• What things might people bring to your grave? (Think of things that you like or represent who you are)
• Do you know someone who views death in a similar way?
• Remember it is fine to not agree with a belief, but remember to try to understand why others believe in what they believe in and respect that belief.

Dia de los Muertos Celebration Video


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DAY OF THE DEAD

Dias de los Muertos en espanol.




Day of the Dead Celebration in Art Museum in Kansas.










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